National Volunteer Week (April 27 - May) This year's theme is focused on a individuals giving back to not only change their communiites, by also giving back to change the work

Tell us about how are you plan to recognizing your volunteers in Dorchester?  We know many individuals are committing their time, knowledge and expertise toward making Dorchester a better plan to live, work and play.

Here is a great way you can recognize a volunteer:

- Nominate A Model Citizen: SCI Dorchester will be recognizing volunteers at the 3rd Annual Model Citizens Awards Ceremony held on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Great Hall in Codman Square from 6:30-8:30 pm. The goal of this event is to celebrate those individuals who have increased social capital in Dorchester. We are still accepting nominations, so if you know an outstanding individual nominate them today!

Additional ways: 

- Recognize a "Volunteer of the Month" in your newsletter or on your website. Also, include information why the volunteer received this type of recognition. Include photos as well.

- Distribute bumper stickers or other promotional items to recognize volunteer contributions.

- Honor the first volunteer recruited during National Volunteer Week. Give this volunteer special prizes or recognition.

- Create a National Volunteer Week yearbook, which can be displayed in a library, courthouse lobby, or another public office. You can also create a display or exhibit at a local public office.

- Ask local radio and television stations to run a week-long series that recognizes a different volunteer for each day of National Volunteer Week. 

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Learn about National Volunteer Week. Nominate a Model Citizen.